US Bridges

I0020 over Sam R. Fertitta Street

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.24 MI West of LA 3036 · Structure no. 040904510118492

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
156 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
98,318
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0020 over Sam R. Fertitta Street is a concrete tee beam carrying I0020 over Sam R. Fertitta Street in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 61 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 98,318 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 108,149 by 2041. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0020
CrossesSam R. Fertitta Street
Location0.24 MI West of LA 3036
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates32.50219, -93.7493
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98,318 (2021)
Projected traffic108,149 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0020 over Sam R. Fertitta Street built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is I0020 over Sam R. Fertitta Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does I0020 over Sam R. Fertitta Street carry?

About 98,318 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I0020 over Sam R. Fertitta Street?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns I0020 over Sam R. Fertitta Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.